Sad to be leaving? Downcast Lily Collins looks like she'd rather stay as she jets out of Los Angeles

It's always exciting to jet off somewhere new.
But Lily Collins looked like she'd rather be staying put as she arrived to catch a flight at Los Angeles International Airport.
Lily definitely wanted a low-key departure and wasn't in the mood for a crowd as she walked briskly through the terminal on Monday.

Jet-setter: Lily Collins tried to make a low-key departure out of LAX on Monday and didn't seem too thrilled by all the attention her presence incited

While the pretty starlet drew a fair share of stares, she kept her eyes mostly downcast while clutching her passport to her chest.
The 23-year-old actress, who has also gained a reputation as a fashionista in the making, chose comfort for this trip.
She looked casual in black jeans and a black hooded coat over a thick woolly cardigan with an interesting and perhaps Aztec-inspired design.

Downcast: Lily stared at the ground while holding on tight to her passport in her hand

On her feet were a pair of rugged ankle boots while her dark auburn hair hung straight and unstyled over her shoulders.
Lily is becoming quite the cause of excitement with her teen fantasy flick The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones scheduled to be released in August.
The highly anticipated movie is based on the popular sci-fi and fantasy teen book series by Cassandra Clare.

Fashionista: Lily is creating buzz in the fashion world too with her exquisite sense of style

It was during the filming last year that Lily and her co-star Jamie Campbell-Bower developed something more than just a mutual appreciation - they've been dating ever since the movie wrapped late last year.
Lily portrays Clare Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenage girl, who finds out truths about her past and bloodline on a quest to get back her mother who has been kidnapped by a demon.
Perhaps Lily's somewhat dour expression meant that she was missing Jamie.

Star couple: Lily showed off her stylish trend when she attended the British Fashion Awards 2012 in London on November 27 with her beau and movie co-star Jamie Campbell Bower

While it's not clear where Lily was headed, she seems determined to build her career and be the best actress she can be.
Lily, the daughter of musician Phil Collins, already has built an impressive body of work.
The actress starred as Sandra Bullock's daughter in The Blind Side, then last year starred in Mirror Mirror with Julia Roberts.

In love: Lily and Jamie, pictured here on a stroll in Toronto in October, have been dating since meeting on the set of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones last year

Paintings for sale and how to choose them

Paintings for sale is one of the common captions that one can find in many internet web sites and also in many exhibitions and trade fairs. But really the paintings and the art work involved might seem to impress you under those conditions but one need to be always careful before you could go in and buy those paintings.

Coming to the paintings, primarily there are two types of paintings. One is the original painting which comes straight for the hands of the spectacular artists and the second is the reproduction of the oil paintings. Both these kinds of arts are available in the internet and hence it is always easy to get access to them and get them delivered to home. This is one of the most astonishing features when you are able to do an online trade.

When it comes to dealing with the original artwork then the task becomes somewhat easy because it purely depends upon the individual’s taste as to what he likes and what he does not like. When the individual who is having a look at the art is captured by the beauty of the painting then he can go ahead and purchase the same through the internet. Payment too can be made online which makes the deal further more easily.

Also one needs to be aware of the caption –Paintings for sale because it is researched that nearly ninety percent of the painting work which has been got from online is done from China. Also the second thing that one needs to keep in mind is that the art work which is done might seem to impress you online but gives a totally new looks when you get them delivered. But there will be no assurance that you will get them replaced as they might have mentioned some thousands of terms and conditions which are hard to read by and understand. The paintings which would be posted will be done by the workmen of China and hence it is always better to have a thorough check before we could actually proceed.

Also the paintings for sale in the trade fairs and in the exhibitions are the best recommended ones to buy as we have the chance to see them in real and have a look at the finish too. For any painting the finish along the edges needs to be perfect and must be admirable to look at.

That yoga's doing wonders! Miley Cyrus shows off toned figure in short-cropped top and jeans

Miley Cyrus has worked hard to get that rock star look.
And the former Hannah Montana star seems to have left her girly Disney days behind for good, as she plainly showed on a friendly outing in a Los Angeles suburb on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old looked rocker chic in an all-black ensemble featuring a short-cropped top that displayed her taut abs and tight-fitting jeans with zipper accents.

Toned and edgy: Miley Cyrus showed off her rocker chic - and those taut abs - while paying a social call to friends in Studio City on Wednesday

Miley also sported a cool black leather jacket that looked great and kept her warm too.
A pair of sensible flat black oxfords and a black handbag were nice touches, as well as a sprinkling of jewelry around her neck and on her fingers.
Miley was definitely in a good mood, giving onlookers a spirited thumbs up as she passed by.

Thumbs up! Miley was looking good and feeling fine as her big winning smile plainly showed

Nice outfit: Miley went for an all-black ensemble that also featured a really cool handbag

The platinum-haired actress, who was visitng friends in the LA neighbourhood of Studio City, was only too proud to show off her svelte figure, as she should be.
Miley is a fitness fanatic who puts in grueling sessions of yoga or Pilates almost every day.
She recently returned from a trip in Costa Rica with her fiance Liam Hemsworth and his actor brother Chris where she displayed her yoga posturing skills on the beach.

Accessories: Miley wore a sprinkling of jewelry, but she didn't need much with all those zipper accents

Biker cool: Miley wore a black leather jacket that looked great and kept her warm on a chilly afternoon

Miley was then seen splashing around in the sea and flashing her toned tummy in her two piece black bathing suit.
The Can't Be Tamed singer sticks to a super-healthy gluten free diet that rules out bread, pasta and pizza, and it's obviously been paying off.
Miley has been a bit of a daring adventurer, even appearing braless on the cover of the March 2013 Cosmopolitan.

Fitness fanatics: Miley and her fiance, Liam Hemsworth, share a love of exercise and were pictured here leaving a Pilates class in July

In the interview Miley raves about her man. ' Number one is my relationship with Liam,' she said. 'That's what I feel the most confident in.
'The other day, I turned on the pool heater and it was steaming, and he walked outside and took off his clothes and jumped in the pool.
'I was like, "I'm going to faint... the hottest guy of my life is in a steaming pool. This looks like a Playgirl shoot.!'

Buy paintings at your leisure online

There are many ways to buy a good painting. To buy paintings you need to find a good gallery or surf online. There are many websites online that have lots and lots of paintings from various artists all over the world for sale. The advantage to buy paintings from a website is that you can get a variety of choices to choose from and the websites are open to all kind of artist to upload their paintings for sale.

There is always a commission earned by the website or gallery who sell paintings. One can buy paintings to make an investment. There are many art collectors who buy paintings to make future profits. Some of the art collectors have their own galleries and they are looking for paintings from young artists which are unique and can add value to their gallery. These galleries also have their websites so you can take a look at the collection they have which they want sell.

There are many website where you can get the reproduction of the original paintings done by the famous artists like Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Leonardo Da Vinci and many more. These reproductions come in lesser price off course and they are made similar to the original paintings. The company that reproduces these original painting are the companies who would have permission to do so legally. When you buy paintings other than the paintings that are famous then you don’t have to worry about the authenticity of the painting.

In case you decide to invest in paintings then its better that you have through knowledge of art and its finer details, if not then the best advice would be to pay a professional for their service and make a good and genuine investment of your hard earned money. If you are buy paintings for decorating your house or gifting someone then you must check your budget and there are many websites online who sell paintings. You might look up someone in your town that is collecting art to sell and does the marketing online. Buy paintings at your leisure online makes it easier and better decision with regards to the colors in your house and you have a wide variety to choose from.

Double Academy Award winner Barbra Streisand, 70, confirmed to perform at the Oscars alongside Adele

Barbra Streisand will perform at the Oscars next month, the first time she's performed during an Academy Awards broadcast in 36 years. 
Streisand won the Academy Award for best original song for Evergreen in 1977. She also sang the theme from A Star Is Born that night. 
The 70-year-old actress is a double Oscar winner, also taking the gong for best actress for 1968's Funny Girl. 

Making her comeback! Barbra Streisand, 70, is confirmed as performing at the Oscars in February; seen at an event last month

It was not announced what Barbra will perform, sparking a storm of online speculation.
Vanity Fair's The Hollywood blog commented: 'We are hoping that she will not be performing a number from her recent road-trip comedy, The Guilt Trip - and will be participating in the recently announced “movie musical tribute” part of the night’s proceedings.'
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also announced on Wednesday that British singer Adele will perform at the Oscars.
It will mark her first big performance since welcoming her first child into the world last October.
The 24-year-old singer will perform Skyfall, the theme tune to the latest James Bond movie, during the 85th Academy Awards at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre on February 24.

In her prime: Barbra Streisand holding her Best Actress Oscar for Funny Girl in 1969

And the star-studded event could see the Someone Like You hitmaker pick up an award herself, with Skyfall - which she co-wrote alongside Paul Epworth - nominated in the Original Song category.
Adele said: 'It's an honour to be nominated and terrifyingly wonderful to be singing in front of people who have captured my imagination over and over again.

'It's something I've never experienced and probably only ever will once!'
Meanwhile, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, producers of this year's Academy Awards, hailed Adele's 'unique artistry'.
In a statement, they said: 'She is currently one of the most successful recording artists in the world, and we believe her performance of Skyfall will be an exciting Oscar moment.'
Adele's performance will be part of a section of the show honouring the James Bond series' 50th anniversary, making it the longest-running movie franchise of all time.

She's back! The 24-year-old singer is also nominated in the Original Song Oscars category for her self-penned track, Skyfall

Event producers are hoping to add Sean Connery to a glittering line-up of actors who played the legendary secret agent over the years, who they hope will gather on stage as part of the four-minute celebration.
If Connery agrees, it would complete the set, which includes current Bond actor Daniel Craig, Sir Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan.
The Skyfall theme is the first Bond track to receive an Oscar nod since For Your Eyes Only in 1981.
And the song has already enjoyed success this awards season, winning the Golden Globe for Best Original Song earlier this month.

Upon receiving the Oscar nomination, Adele wrote on her Twitter page: 'Oh my god I feel like Meryl Streep!! Thank you x.'
If the track is successful in its category, it will become the first Bond song in the 85-year history of the Academy Awards to scoop a gong at the Oscars.
In her acceptance speech at the Golden Globe Awards, Adele admitted that it was her husband, Simon Konecki, who had convinced her to write the song for the latest 007 movie.
'I had my child about two weeks before the Skyfall film came out. So it was bad timing,' she said.

Beautiful oil paintings for sale online

A good painting on the walls of your house would surely add lots of elegance and beauty to your house. This is the reason why many people decorate their walls with beautiful paintings. Nowadays, there are quite a lot of paintings for sale in the market. A painting on the wall breaks the monotony and makes the house look better. Apart from that, it surely lifts the mood as well as the spirit of the person looking at it. This is the reason why the practice of placing paintings on walls has become popular all over the word. Nowadays there are quite a lot of oil paintings for sale too.

There are quite a lot of categories of art and you have a wide range of options to choose from. So if you are actually looking for paintings for sale, then make sure that you choose an option from various categories. You can go for modern art or abstract or even historical paintings- anything you wish. But make sure that you go for an affordable option because many oil paintings are quite expensive. If you really want to make the best decision, choose bright abstract paintings which have beautiful designs. The moment you look at such a beautiful painting.

you will surely feel your mood being elevated. Apart from that, if you can actually come across landscape paintings for sale, make sure that you go for at least one from them. A beautiful landscape painting of nature in a beautiful way has a nice effect on any person the moment he looks at it. So this is how paintings really have a very big role when it comes to adding beauty to homes as well as making you feel happy.

So if you are actually wondering about where to buy these from then you can try on the Internet. Nowadays, there are quite a lot of oil paintings for sale on the Internet and quite a lot of artists have started selling their collections and works through the medium of Internet. You can browse through various sites and look at beautiful works. Most of the paintings placed on those websites are in the form of images or thumbnails. You can go through them and find an option which is affordable. There are quite a lot of oil paintings which come for affordable prices. So don't miss the opportunity.

'I'm the victim': Jason London shows off his bruised face as he claims unmarked hands prove he was attacked in bar brawl

Dazed and Confused star Jason London has released a photo showing the extent of his injuries  following his arrest for alleged involvement in a bar brawl on Sunday.
His face appears bruised and swollen, while his hands are unmarked, which London claims proves he was the victim and not the aggressor.
The actor was arrested for his alleged violence during the brawl in a Scottsdale, Arizona bar on Sunday.

Proof of innocence? Jason London has claimed the fact he has no marks on his hands prove he was not the aggressor at his infamous Sunday night bar brawl in Arizona

The 40-year-old is currently being treated in hospital for a right orbital fracture, which extends down through his cheek and into his upper jaw and mouth, a right maxillary sinus fracture, multiple contusions, multiple hematomas, concussion, multiple abrasions and a lot of swelling.
The actor is claiming he was badly beaten by a group of people in an unprovoked assault.
In the newly released pictures he shows off his hands, which bear no red marks or scarring despite claims he punched a security guard in the face.

According to the police report, officers were called to the Martini Ranch at 1.42am and found Jason in a beaten state.

Eye for the ladies: Jason's spokesman has claimed the fight may have been caused by him looking at someone's girlfriend

The bar’s bouncer claimed the star was hurt after they were forced to throw him out of the bar after the actor punched him in the face.
His spokesman told Radar: 'The details of the events leading up to the incident are still being worked out with the help of many eyewitness testimonies, with the testimony of individuals who were there with Jason for the duration of the evening, and with the recollection Jason does have.
'We will get to the bottom of the specifics undoubtedly.
'The charges against Jason indicate that he is the assailant in a "Multiple Victim Assault," as described by the bouncers to the arresting officer.
'It is a fact of note that Jason does not have one bump, bruise, red mark – not so much as a scratch – on his hands.

'His face however sustained injuries which are indicative not of his 145-pound frame assaulting four 250+ pound bouncers but rather indicate a repeated, intentional, aggravated assault where excessive force was used.
'Additionally, assuming that these four bouncers are trained fighters, which most are, that quickly becomes assault with a deadly weapon. Jason’s injuries clearly demonstrate skilled and intentionally inflicted injury and harm.'
And his spokesman claims the only reason he was arrested was due to the story provided by the stewards at the establishment.
He said: 'We do know that the police arrested Jason on charges of suspicion of a multiple victim assault based on one bouncer’s account and that one of the other bouncers corroborated his buddy’s story.
'Since that time witnesses have come forward to give an entirely different account of what they saw that does not match in any way the report given by the bouncers.'

Big misunderstanding: Jason claims he was at the club with his wife, Sofia, pictured here last year at an event in Beverly Hills, when a man accused him of hitting on his girlfriend

Jason’s management do admit he was drinking the night of the alleged assault, but say any aggressive or unpleasant remarks he may have do not justify what happened.
The representative said: 'This was not the result of injuries sustained due to a belligerent patron during routine removal.
'These are injuries sustained of a brutal attack using excessive force and deliberate and intentional beatings designed to injure and cause maximum damage. Which they did.
'Bars are institutions where there are drunk people who are sometimes inappropriate and even sometimes violent. It is the bouncer’s job to remove the problem and if it is necessary to use force in order to secure the safety of the establishment and patrons they are entitled to do so.
'It is not acceptable to retaliate with brutality once that has been accomplished.
'Jason’s injuries are consistent with a brutal attack with deliberately and expertly aimed landed shots to the head which, according to eyewitnesses, continued even after he was unconscious.'
His spokesman also said eyewitnesses at the bar have given no evidence the actor was being 'inappropriate or aggressive in any way.'
He added: 'Jason does remember in the midst of having a good time that someone said something about Jason looking at his friend’s girl wrong.
'Then he remembers being grabbed and dragged. The next thing he remembers he was coming to and the cops were arresting him.'
His version of events is in stark contrast to the police report, in which officers said London was drunken, obnoxious, instigated the fight and even attacked police.
And the owner of the Martini Ranch today told TMZ: 'We stand behind our security staff.
'We feel confident that when the time comes between witnesses, police reports and our surveillance footage, that the truth will come out and show that the comments by Mr. London and his people are clearly inaccurate.'
It had previously been claimed he was ejected from the Martini Ranch after he sneezed on a bouncer and then punched the security guard in the face when he demanded an apology.
Once placed under arrest, the father-of-one is said to have become belligerent towards officers, making homophobic slurs before then deliberately soiling himself in the back of the police car.
The actor is then reported to have said to police: 'I told you I'm happy as s**t.'

Bloody mess: A bruised and battered Jason London was arrested early Sunday morning in Arizona

According to the police report, authorities witnessed the actor getting agitated outside the nightspot when the  bouncer explained he had been ejected.
As his mug shot shows, Jason was injured in the process of being thrown out, with visible bruises and scratches to his head, nose and right eye.
'Cops arrested Jason for disorderly conduct/fighting and assault,' TMZ reported.
However, it was when he was arrested that allegedly London launched his profanity-laced rant, telling police: 'Guess what fa**ot? I f***ing love this. I f***ing own you guys so hard.
'I'm rich and I'm a motherf***ing famous actor.  F***ing look me up, bitch.'
The actor picked a bad night to misbehave, as police were already on scene at the nightclub to deal with a bouncer who had been stabbed just 30 minutes before. The incidents are not believed to be related.

Night clubbed : Jason sustained his injuries after a fracas at the popular Martini Ranch nightspot

Contemporary Oil Paintings In Today's World

Oil paintings that have been produced since World War 11 are often referred to as contemporary oil paintings by museums. However the usual definition is they are paintings done in the present period of time, this possibly being anything from after World War 11 till now.

Art organizations which are publicly funded have a close association with the commercial sector, this is where dealers sometimes have an association with contemporary art museums to represent the artist whose work is being shown to the public.

The effect on this style of art work can be influenced by the many places exhibiting oil paintings. Corporations that organize awards and sponsorship, have art works displayed in their buildings and quite large collections can have an influence, as can private collectors who concentrate on a certain style at that particular time.

When influenced by outside pressure from the commercial sector or the public, art organizations may display certain types of style. Art galleries can decide on exhibiting a certain way of oil painting, as may an exhibit set up personally by an artist with a view to sales of their type of oil paintings. Many artists and paintings are often influenced by the then and there of a particular period in time.

Prizes can be won in competitions for oil paintings, as can awards for the work of an artist. There are a number of competitions that are available for the artist to enter, some of which may be for emerging artists, different age groups and those from a certain country.

The public may see the contemporary artists work in oils as very appealing or something that does not appeal at all. It could be seen as an outstanding work of art by some, and others could see it as not even a representation of true art work.

work representation, over time these have varied greatly. The 1950's saw oil paintings of abstract expressionism, whereas the early period of 2000 saw works of classical realism, both these periods had many other styles as well. A number of things can change the style of art from time to time, it may be a collector who has influence in the art world, or a well known artist who may change the way he paints in oils. The purchase of oil paintings often depends on a persons tastes, whether it is for the simple, or the attractive, colorful or that which is meticulously done, it is the purchaser who tends to control the market.